[4] The Bhanja virus produces febrile illness in humans with symptoms including photophobia, vomiting, meningoencephalitis, and slight or partial paralysis.

Due to viral infections not responding to antibiotics, treatment is mainly to reduce the signs and symptoms; for which acetaminophen is suggested.

[2] Prevention is that of any tick bite, avoid excessive foliage and bushy areas.

If you do come in contact with these areas, wear long sleeves and pants to cover as much skin as possible.

There is a possibility that migratory birds play a role in spreading the virus by carrying infected ticks on them to new regions.